Renin-independent aldosterone production is associated with rapid kidney function decline in adults with hypertension, according to new data.

A nurse practitioner-led clinic for chronic kidney disease improves clinical outcomes and increases the use of ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 36 million people. “CKD is a real public health crisis, and one that’s steadily rising,” said Merlin Thomas, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., FRACP, a professor of ...

A landmark investigation from Sweden, often referred to as the “super-ager blood study,” has helped reframe the conversation.

A prespecified analysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 trial investigated the impact of kidney function on cardiovascular outcome in ...

B-type natriuretic peptide shows a graded association with decline in kidney function in individuals with diabetes, even at concentrations ≤ 18.4 pg/mL, which are conventionally considered normal.

A new blood test can identify which individuals of African ancestry carrying high-risk APOL1 gene variants are most likely to develop kidney failure, years before clinical disease becomes apparent.

Wearable technologies are starting to reshape how people manage health. Continuous glucose monitors that measure blood sugar ...

Jacqueline Garonzik Wang, M.D. As kidney transplant wait times continue to grow nationwide, the University of Alabama at ...

The Importance of Kidney Function The kidneys play a crucial role in our body by filtering blood and eliminating harmful substances. They also help maintain the balance of water and electrolytes. When ...